Versa hat, knitting pattern, baby - XL (men)

The VERSA hat is the perfect companion for cold days: warm, comfy, and easy to knit. Whether sporty in high-contrast stripes or delicate in fine color transitions – this cozy basic accessory adds a fresh, playful touch to any outfit. The double-folded brim keeps the ears extra warm, and the inner ribbing ensures a perfect fit.
The simple pattern makes it ideal for beginners, while the recurring color blocks will also delight more experienced knitters. And it takes just a few hours to make this hat. What’s practical: leftover yarn can be incorporated into stripes wonderfully, which makes this hat a canvas for creative color experiments with scraps. Choose your favorite colors (or leftover yarn) and start your little knitting project for cozy autumn and winter days.
You will start with the brim and work the whole hat in the round. The pattern includes two options for the brim: a simple one for beginner knitters and an advanced version with provisional cast-on and three-needle joining for more experienced knitters.

GAUGE
19 sts x 30 rounds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking

The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners.

You get a multiple page PDF document with written row by row instructions; Techniques are described and video tutorial links are provided.

SIZES
(baby / toddler / kids) (adult XS / S / M) (L / XL)

Finished circumference: (38 / 42 / 46.5) (50.5 / 52.5 / 54.5) (57 / 59) cm ((15 / 16.5 / 18.25) (20 / 20.75 / 21.5) (22.5 / 23.25) inches) to fit head circumference: (38–43 / 42–47 / 46.5–51.5) (50.5–55.5 / 52.5–57.5 / 54.5–59.5) (57–62 / 59–64) cm ((15–17 / 16.5–18.5 / 18.25–20.25) (20–21.75 / 20.75–22.5 / 21.5–23.5) (22.5–24 / 23.5–25.25) inches), to be worn with 0–5 cm (0–2 inches) of negative ease
Height: Approximately (15.5 / 17 / 19) (19.5 / 20.5 / 22.5) (23.5 / 24.5) cm ((6 / 6.75 / 7.5) (7.75 / 8 / 8.75) (9.25 / 9.75) inches), measured with brim folded up

NEEDLES
Circular needles in sizes 4 mm (US 6) and 3.5 mm (US 5) or sizes to obtain gauge, with a length of 40 cm (16 inches), or long circulars for the magic loop method
Optional: double-pointed needles in the larger size to work the crown.
You can work the entire hat with circular needles using the magic loop method or start with circular needles and switch to double-pointed needles at the crown.
Only for the advanced version: You need an additional circular needle in a similar size for the three–needle joining of the brim.

YARN
DK / Aran / worsted weight yarn or yarn to obtain gauge
Gepard Garn, Woolia (Aran; 100% merino wool, 132 m (144 yds) per 50 g)
Sandnes Garn, Double Sunday (DK; 100% merino wool; 108 m (118 yds) per 50 g)
Filcolana, Peruvian (Aran, 100% wool; 100 m (109 yds) per 50 g)

METRES NEEDED
You need around:
Color A: (50 / 70 / 82) (92 / 113 / 132) (161 / 190) m ((55 / 76 / 89) (100 / 123 / 144) (175 / 207) yds)
Color B: (41 / 57 / 67) (75 / 92 / 108) (132 / 156) m ((45 / 62 / 73) (82 / 100 / 118) (144 / 170) yds)
Optional: you can work the inner brim and/or the ribbing in a third color to use up scrap yarn.
Yarn amounts may vary slightly depending on your knitting style and the yarn you are using! Always have a bit more in stock to be on the safe side.

NOTIONS
Stitch markers (4) // tapestry needle // only for the advanced version: yarn in a contrasting color and a crochet hook (matching your larger needle size) for the provisional cast-on